Africa Cup of Nations: Mali v Mauritania betting preview, tip & TV detail

Eurosport 2 from 3.30pm Monday

Mali v Mauritania

9pm

Anyone looking for a value each-way bet for Africa Cup of Nations glory could do a lot worse than 20-1 shots Mali, who start their challenge against Mauritania in Suez.

Mali qualified in good style, taking 14 points from a possible 18, and head coach Mohamed Magassouba has assembled a strong squad.

The Eagles' star striker Moussa Marega has had two strong seasons for Porto, scoring 22 league goals in 2017-18 and 11 in 2018-19.

And they look strong in midfield with RB Leipzig's Amadou Haidara and RB Salzburg's Diadie Samassekou set to play key roles.

They have the tools to trouble some of the continent's big guns later in the tournament and have a gentle opener to ease them on their way.

Mauritania are making their Africa Cup of Nations debut and could be out of their depth.

The Northwest Africans finished second to Angola in a soft qualifying section but they may struggle to win any of their three matches in Group E.

Recommendation
Mali
2pts 5-6 Betway

Key stat
Mali are unbeaten in their last eight competitive matches.

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